New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- A bridge spanning the Sahar Khad river in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district has been severely damaged as the river flowed in spate due to heavy rainfall in the area.

The destruction of the bridge is part of a broader pattern of infrastructure damage and human tragedy that has gripped the region this monsoon season.

The Sahar Khad bridge is located near the Jammu-Pathankot National Highway in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. The Sahar Khad river is normally a calm waterbody, however it became a raging torrent due to heavy monsoons.

However, this is not an isolated incident as intense monsoon showers have lashed most parts of Jammu and Kashmir since 20 July, 2025, causing damage to infrastructure.

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